Need help choosing spkrs I've never heard


This is the first time I've used Audio Forum but need assistance fm my fellow 'philes. I need to downsize and I've short listed the following: Paradigm Signature S8, Von Schweikert VR-4 SR and Aerial 9. While I have heard at some point or another, vaious models fm these vendors, I've never heard any of the specific candidates. No dealers of any within 200 mi, so really looking for you input. Other's I have owned - Revel Salon Ultimas, Infinity Betas, Genesis 200 Mk IIs and Legacy Focus 20/20. Hopefully that will give you an idea of my sonic tastes - accuracy, a more forward presence, holographic "you are there" depth and imaging, but this time around, due to being in a connected town house, deep base (so long as it's clean!) is not as important. Front end is Sony SCD-777ES, Kora Hermes, Sonic Frontiers L-3/Power 3s. I read in a thread that a lot of guys have their mind made up before they post "which should I choose, this one or that?" - but in this case it's a level table and I'm open to input. Have to make decision by Monday 3/17/06. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO ASSIST!
triller
I strongly recommend traveling to hear the speakers you're considering, rather than blindly spending thousands of dollars on something you've never heard and may not like. By the way, did you mean Monday 3/13 or Friday 3/17? What's the rush?
Brian
buying speakers you have never heard is the worst move you could make,you can change amps, preamps, sources & cables till the cows come home but if your not happy with the sound from your speakers no amount of upgrading or tweaking will make you like the sound.

dont do it.
It seems for the amount you have spent before and the amount you are looking into now would justify a day or two off work and a road trip............ am I wrong?
Ditto what the other guys are saying about auditioning. You must add Wilson Benesch Act to this list if it's within your budget. They are a piece of art and perform just the way you described above.